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Everything posted by GreenTealael
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At what point are you "back to normal"?
It was about a year for me to be back to normal, but only about 3 months until I was no longer worried about wound healing or infections. BTW I am female but my procedure is very Similar with what you are having done.
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Food Before and After Photos
The beets look fantastic!
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Food Before and After Photos
What is under the curry?
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How quickly does it work? Asking for a friend ?
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Now I really want to see the price ?
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Male - 3 years after my surgery
This is one of best outcomes I’ve ever seen! Congratulations
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Sleeve to Bypass revision
I had an easier recovery with RNY vs VSG as well but did experience stricture (easily resolved) early on. GERD was resolved almost immediately. Not much hair loss but that’s really individual based. Constipation is always a concern but that’s what stool softeners are for and fully expect to need assistance with that long term. It’s been 4 yrs since revision (6 since VSG) and once you get into a routine life feels really normal.
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Food Before and After Photos
I thought I was the only one who loves very dark chocolate!
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Food Before and After Photos
Looks good! I love to see what everyone is eating the further out we get.
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Now I want to see you make it with the bacon and hot dog ?
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Dupe
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Homemade vegetable fried rice. This wasn’t for me but I was pretty proud I still knew how to make it since I don’t eat rice ?
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Gastric bypass RNY 7/24/23
Congratulations on the safe surgery! Speedy recovery ❤️
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What was your “Moment” ?
My moment was being diagnosed with a rare ish condition that was mainly caused by obesity. After a week of painful tests, I began to research and came up with the list of options for my condition (I still have the digital sticky note). Bariactric surgery was the most unexpected and appealing option. It honestly wasn’t even on my radar. I think I really decided the moment I wrote it down but I went to the consultations with the other specialist to confirm what I really wanted.
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Food Before and After Photos
Now I know what I’m making with the pizza dough I bought ?
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Food Before and After Photos
So many sauces! What are they and which one was best?
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4 yrs post VSG to RNY
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4 yrs post VSG to RNY
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4 yrs post VSG to RNY
I had a rough recovery from VSG (a solid 2 weeks of strong pain) and the revision was much easier (maybe 3 days of mild pain) Honestly the only thing I remember being harder was bathroom issues (constipation/frequent urination) immediately post op.
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Food Before and After Photos
Homemade Pancakes. I only had 1 which is 1/6th the calories tracked This is my first time using Greek yogurt in pancakes and I think this is my favorite way to make them. I remember being a child and watching my brother make pancakes from scratch for everyone and now understanding it’s a labor of love (because it’s easier to buy frozen) but getting the “these are amazing” comments are priceless. Now if could only get everyone to enjoy kale salad with me… Doubtful
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3 years
Congratulations!
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Scar Tissue From Previous Abdominal Surgeries
When I was being converted from VSG to RNY my surgeon said I had a lot of scar tissue. It caused the surgery time to be extended but he said he took his time and got it all. It didn’t impact the quality of my WLS just added extra time in the OR.